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98 Yesterday began the election here of Burgesses for the town of Windsor; which was, by consent of both parties, adjourned till this morning. Mr. Powney, and Mr. Carew, of the Buck Hounds, have outnumbered Mr. Winwood and Mr. Starkey very considerably, by reason of the King's servants; so that it is believed they two will be returned. On the other side, Winwood and Starkey are resolved to petition the Parliament; and the question will be, whether the House of Commons, as well as the Mayor of Windsor, will approve of the election, and allow voices to the King's servants, who have no other pretence for voting here but as such. If this find you inclined to the politics, pray consult the enclosed list; but if disposed to soft love, I refer you to the poetry which likewise comes enclosed. I thank you for your favour of the 22nd inst., and am, with all respect.